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The latest industry news from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Jun- 2021 -25 June
Junk food ads to be banned on TV before 9pm
Fast food businesses in the UK are set to be banned from advertising junk food before the watershed on television. The government’s new rules will come into effect by the end of 2022 and will affect establishments with 250 or more employees that either produce or sell foods with which…
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25 June
Star Pubs and Bar support £750k refurb of ‘original’ Peaky Blinders pub
The Rainbow pub in Digbeth, which was known for its association with the original Peaky Blinders in the 1890s, is set undergo a £750k investment supported by Star Pubs and Bar. The refurb will see the venue, which has been closed for four years, transformed into a live entertainment driven…
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25 June
Kasa and Kin to open in Soho this September
Kasa and Kin has revealed it will open its newest restaurant in London, Soho this September. The new site combines an all-day Philipino cuisine restaurant and bar, with a bakery and patisserie under one roof. With a team overseen by Michelin-starred chef and consultant Pat McDonald and executive chef, Jeremy…
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25 June
The Princess of Shoreditch names Ruth Hansom head chef
The Noble Inns group has announced the appointment of Ruth Hansom as head chef at The Princess of Shoreditch. Joining the east London venue, Hansom will be responsible for creating “new and ambitious” tasting menus on the first floor dining room. She will also be tasked with managing the menu…
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24 June
Court of Appeal confirms Deliveroo self-employment judgement
The UK Court of Appeal has dismissed IWGB union’s appeal against prior judgements that found Deliveroo drivers to be self-employed. The verdict in favour of Deliveroo’s self-employment system for its workers was unanimous, with all three judges agreeing without dissenting opinions. One judge described the verdict that riders are not…
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24 June
L’ETO cafes opens permanent sister site in London
L’ETO cafes has officially opened up a permanent sister restaurant, My&sannně, located on Brompton Road, London. The restaurant offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu, which draws on Greek, Italian and Asian flavours. The venue serves both breakfast and three course dining options, with dishes including Fresh Artichokes and Puglian Burratta with Bottarga…
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24 June
Industry leaders predict ‘positive outlook’ for hospitality after lockdown
The UK’s hospitality industry will have a “broadly positive future”, according to leading industry figures who spoke at the latest installment of Colliers’ ‘Real Estate Restructuring Strategies: Beyond Covid-19’ webinar series. Among the panellists were Peter Stevens, the former UK TMA president and senior advisor at SME Capital; Nicholas Northam,…
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24 June
Ready Burger tops £1.5m crowdfund target on day of launch
Ready Burger, a plant-based fast food company, has exceeded its £1.5m crowdfunding target within hours of launching the campaign. The group has now raised over £1.75m from almost 350 investors, with 29 days still left to go on its Crowdcube campaign. Providing burgers described as “fast food that’s better for…
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24 June
San Carlo Restaurant Group to open new London restaurant
San Carlo Restaurant Group has announced plans to open a new Italian brasserie in London at St Christopher’s Place this August. The 220 cover brasserie and bar will offer relaxed all day outdoor and indoor dining from breakfast through to dinner. Taking inspiration from the islands of Italy, the new…
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23 June
D&D London to launch new Haugen restaurant in October
D&D London has announced the launch of its new restaurant, Haugen, at The Pavilion at the International Quarter London (IQL). Currently set to open in September 2021, the restaurant, bratessire and outdoor bar will serve Alpine cuisine inspired by foods from Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France. The establishment is named…
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